WINONA, Minn. – Displeased with two guests that his housemate had invited over, Hugh Thomas Grant asked them to leave. Further displeased when they didn’t go, he drew a 10-inch knife to persuade them more vigorously. This according to a police report on the arrest of Grant, 30, whose address is the 900 block of East King Street. The incident was about 5:15 p.m. Police said Grant admitted to threatening the visitors because he was uncomfortable with them in his space. No one was stabbed. Police said Grant willingly surrendered the knife.

Grant. Charges of assault and threats of violence could mean 13 years in prison.